Synonyms for
Fluid
Definition
Fluid means a substance that flows and takes the shape of its container, or smooth and effortless.
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Common collocations
- fluid dynamics
- fluid intelligence
- fluid movement
- fluid situation
- fluid state
- fluid mechanics
- fluid intake
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Usage note
As an adjective, 'fluid' often implies a smooth, graceful, or adaptable quality, not just a physical state of matter. Be mindful of context to distinguish between its literal and figurative meanings.
Example sentences
- The fluid in the bottle was blue.
- She moved with fluid grace.
- The car's steering was fluid and easy to control.
- The dancer's movements were fluid and flexible.
- The artist used fluid brushstrokes to create the painting.
Quotes
'Life is a series of natural and spontaneous changes. Don't resist them; that only creates sorrow. Let reality be reality. Let things flow naturally forward in whatever way they like.' - Lao Tzu
'The most powerful force in the universe is compound interest.' - Albert Einstein
'The only way to make sense out of change is to plunge into it, move with it, and join the dance.' - Alan Watts